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Bear Grylls Survival Academy Information Pack & Joining Instructions
BRECON BEACONS
WHITE WATER SURVIVAL COURSE
COURAGE/KINDNESS/DETERMINATION
“Some of my toughest times have lasted for less than 24 hours, yet have had the greatest impact on me.”
Have you got what it takes to survive for 24 hours until rescue?
In this intense 24-hour survival experience, you’ll learn practical life-saving skills,
attitudes such as resourcefulness and calm under pressure, and push yourself farther
than ever before. From hour one, when you arrive in the wilderness with no tent, and
limited water and food rations, the pressure is on to source food and water locally from
streams and pools. Guided by Bear’s team of highly trained experts, you’ll be taught
to identify animal runs, lay traps, skin and gut your quarry, and forage to supplement
your diet. You’ll acquire survival knife skills, wilderness first aid, fire lighting, and
rope skills like knots and harnesses, then use these skills to navigate difficult terrain such as rivers, lakes and steep
ground by day and night. You’ll also learn to build emergency shelters and protect yourself in the wild from attack.
Much more than a bush craft course, this exclusive experience is limited up to 14 adult participants, who must be
physically fit and active. It’s the perfect preparation for enthusiasts considering any of the Bear Grylls Extreme 2. 3
or 5 Day Survival Courses worldwide.
PLEASE NOTE: You must arrive at Pontneddfechan Village Hall at 11.30AM for a prompt 12:00pm start. Here
you will be met by your team of BGSA instructors.
Full Joining instructions are listed on page 4.
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THE EXPERIENCE Bear’s team of highly trained expert Survival Instructors will facilitate learning, offer advice and guide
participants through this taster survival experience compressed into a 24 hour course.
Learn to forage, identify animal runs and lay traps, skin and gut, navigate by day and night, build emergency
shelters, stalk, protect yourself in the wild from attack, wilderness first aid, tie knots and make rope harnesses
in order to safely cross difficult terrain such as rivers, lakes and steep ground by any means.
These are just some of the many activities you may partake in during the White Water Adult Survival Course
with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy:
Dynamic river runs
Improvised wilderness First Aid
Emergency shelter builds
Navigate harsh terrain by day and night
Abseil & rope use techniques
Survival knife skills and fire lighting
Waterfall Jump
Dynamic Self Rescue Techniques
Emergency Water Rescue Techniques
White Water Gorge Walk
Gorge Tyrolean
Have you got what it takes to survive for 24 hours until rescue?
Please note – all activities are weather dependent.
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NOTE: You must arrive at Pontneddfechan Village Hall at 11:30am for a prompt 12:00pm start
Location: Pontneddfechan Village Hall Min Yr Awel, Neath, West Glamorgan SA11 5ND
HOW TO FIND US…..
SAT NAV USERS Please use postcode SA11 5ND
Leave the M4 at junction 32, then at roundabout take the 5th exit, then merge onto the A470 Follow signs to
Brecon, come off at the A465, stay on this road until you reach the A4109 which you stay on for
approximately 1.2 miles. At the traffic signals turn right onto the High Street - B4242. Branch left, then
merge onto Pontneathvaughan Road. Continue forward onto Pontneathvaughan Road. Bear right onto
Dinas Road and arrive at the Pontneddfechan Village Hall.
BY AIR Our nearest airports to Pontneddfechan Village Hall are either Cardiff International (1hr 15mins drive) or
Bristol International (2hrs drive)
BY TRAIN The nearest station to Pontneddfechan Village Hall is Neath. This station is on the London Paddington line
and approximately 14 miles from Pontneddfechan Village Hall. Please visit www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk for
upfated travel information for this station.
RECCOMMENDED TAXIS IN NEATH Neath Taxis: 01639630046 www.neathtaxis.COM
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KIT LIST Provided for you:
The following kit will be issued to participants by the Academy, to use for the duration of the course (and
therefore you do not need to bring):
Sleeping bag and liner
Head torch
Ruck sack and waterproof liner
Sleeping mat
Metal mug & spoon
Water bottle
Bear Grylls survival knife
These items will all help you to survive! Please note, all of the clothing and equipment that you bring must be
appropriate to the environment and the time of year. This is just a guide and you may not require all the kit.
Your instructors will let you know what to take out into the wilderness on arrival - any extra kit can be secured
at base camp.
1 pair of robust walking boots/shoes or similar, preferably with ankle support
Trousers - outdoor/active (lightweight)
Base layer, mid layer and outer (light weight)
Thick fleece or duvet jacket
Hat (Woolly)
Gloves - 1 x thin (active)
Waterproof trousers and jacket
Sunglasses and Sun Hat (weather dependent)
Casual clothes (spares, including footwear for once the course has ended)
Wash bag & towel (to freshen up after the course ends)
Personal medication
Mosquito/Insect repellent
Camera/phone (in a waterproof bag)
…and a bag full of positive attitude!
Please note - all activities are weather dependent and may be affected by other factors beyond our control.
The course schedule and content may be rearranged or amended at short notice and cannot be guaranteed.
HEALTH & FITNESS As you would expect, the Bear Grylls Survival Academy is challenging both mentally and physically.
So, in order to get the most out of the course, applicants should be reasonably fit and healthy.
If you have any questions about Health and Fitness for this course, please contact our friendly BGSA team –
for any pre existing injuries or allergies, please let the team know in advance.
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ABOUT BEAR GRYLLS Bear Grylls has become known worldwide as one of the most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure.
His journey started as a young boy on the Isle of Wight, where his late father taught him to climb and sail.
Trained from a young age in martial arts, Grylls went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special
Forces, as part of 21 SAS Regiment. It was here that he perfected many of the survival skills that his fans all over
the world enjoy, as he pits himself against the worst of Mother Nature.
Despite a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, where he broke his back in three places and endured many
months in and out of military rehabilitation, Grylls recovered and went on to become one of the youngest climbers
ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
He then went on to star in seven seasons of the Discovery Channel’s Emmy Award-nominated “Man vs. Wild ”TV
series, which became one of the most-watched shows on the planet, reaching an estimated 1.2 billion viewers.
Since then he has gone on to host more extreme adventure TV shows across more global networks than anyone
else in the world, including five seasons of the BAFTA award-winning The Island with Bear Grylls and the US hit
TV show Running Wild. Running Wild has featured Bear taking some of the world’s best known stars on incredible
adventures. These include President Obama, Julia Roberts, Roger Federer, Will Ferrell, Zac Efron, Channing
Tatum, Kate Winslet ,to name but a few.
His autobiography Mud Sweat and Tears spent 15 weeks at Number 1 in the Sunday Times Best seller list and he
has written over 90 books, selling in excess of 15 million copies worldwide.
He is an Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Commandos and the youngest-ever Chief Scout, and inspiration
to over fifty million Scouts worldwide.
He is married to Shara and together they have three young boys who also love adventure. They live between a
house boat on the Thames and a private is land off the Welsh coast.
Bear’s life motto is simple: courage and kindness...and never give up!
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Tel: UK: +44 (0) 1483 424438 | US: +1-877-742-2925
BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1483 424438
Phone: +1-877-742-2925
Fax: +44 (0) 1483 860391
Website: www.beargryllssurvivalacademy.com
To be eligible for the academy you must be aged 18yrs+ in order to attend
INCLUSIONS Overnight Accommodation (shelter)
Food & Water
Various kit (see provided kit list)
All fieldwork & lectures
On completion of the course participants will receive a Bear Grylls Survival Academy badge and certificate
EXCLUDES Flights and any other means of transportation not mentioned
Transfers
Travel/personal Insurance
BONDING Bear Grylls Survival Academy is a fully bonded tour operator and all participants booked to travel with us have
protection by bonding, as required by ABTA and ATOL (through the civil aviation authority). We are also a fully
licensed IATA agent.
Full payment is required to confirm your booking
Your placement will be confirmed to you in writing by the Bear Grylls Survival Academy
Please Note: Bear Grylls Survival Academy reserves the right to amend dates of courses or cancel courses if our
minimum attendance numbers are not met. Participants should check that adequate travel insurance covers them
for cancellation of any flights that may have been booked. It is the client’s responsibility to provide accurate and
true information to the company. Proof of identity and age will be required, before the client may join the course.
In the event of any of the information supplied by the client proving to be incorrect or untrue and preventing the
client joining the course, the full amount paid by the client will be retained to cover administration costs and there
will be no refund due to the client.
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